On September 23, 2025, the datasheet for the January 2026 examinations was made public by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). Millions of CA students who are getting ready for the Foundation, Intermediate, and Final examinations now have clear information regarding their test schedule thanks to this update.

We'll help you organize your study more effectively in this guide by providing the whole test schedule, crucial dates, and essential advice to ensure a productive and easy exam season.

CA Final - January 2026 Exams Dates

CA Final Exam Schedule – January 2026
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CA Final Exam Schedule – January 2026
Paper No. Subject Name Date of Exam Exam Time Duration
Paper 1 Financial Reporting 5th January 2026 2 PM 3 Hours
Paper 2 Advanced Financial Management 7th January 2026 2 PM 3 Hours
Paper 3 Advanced Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics 9th January 2026 2 PM 3 Hours
Paper 4 Direct Tax Laws and International Taxation 11th January 2026 2 PM 3 Hours
Paper 5 Indirect Tax Laws 13th January 2026 2 PM 3 Hours
Paper 6 Integrated Business Solutions
{Multi-Disciplinary Case Study With Strategic Management}
16th January 2026 2 PM 4 Hours

CA Intermediate - January 2026 Exams Dates.

CA Intermediate Exam Schedule – January 2026
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CA Intermediate Exam Schedule – January 2026
Paper No. Subject Name Date Of Exam Exam Time (IST) Duration
Paper 1 Advanced Accounting 6th January 2026 2 PM to 5 PM 3 Hours
Paper 2 Corporate and Other Laws 8th January 2026 2 PM to 5 PM 3 Hours
Paper 3 Taxation 10th January 2026 2 PM to 5 PM 3 Hours
Paper 4 Cost and Management Accounting 12th January 2026 2 PM to 5 PM 3 Hours
Paper 5 Auditing and Ethics 15th January 2026 2 PM to 5 PM 3 Hours
Paper 6 Financial Management and Strategic Management 17th January 2026 2 PM to 5 PM 3 Hours

CA Foundation - January 2026 Exams Dates

CA Intermediate Exam Schedule – January 2026
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CA Foundation Exam Schedule – January 2026
Paper No. Subject Name Date Of Exam Exam Time (IST) Duration
Paper 1 Accounting 18th January 2026 2 PM to 5 PM 3 Hours
Paper 2 Business Laws 20th January 2026 2 PM to 5 PM 3 Hours
Paper 3 Quantitative Aptitude {Complete MCQ Based Exam} 22nd January 2026 2 PM to 4 PM 2 Hours
Paper 4 Business Economics {Complete MCQ Based Exam}
24th January 2026 2 PM to 4 PM 2 Hours

Note: Students will have an additional 15 minutes to study before the examination begins on all CA exams, regardless of level, from 1:45 PM to 2:00 PM (IST).
Papers 3 and 4 of the Foundation Exam, however, will not receive this reading time because they are entirely multiple-choice questions.

TIMELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF EXAMINATION APPLICATION FORMS:

CA Intermediate – January 2026 Application Schedule
CA Intermediate – January 2026 Application Schedule
Details Dates
Commencement of submission of online examination application forms 3rd November 2025 [Monday]
Last date for submission of online examination application forms (without late fee) 16th November 2025 [Sunday]
Last date for submission of online examination application forms (with late fee of β‚Ή 600/- or US $ 10) 19th November 2025 [Wednesday]
Students seeking change of examination city / medium, the correction window for the examination forms already filled will be available during the dates mentioned 20th November 2025 [Thursday]
To
22nd November 2025 [Saturday]

Examination Fees:

Final Course Examination
Final Course Examination
For Indian Centre(s)
Single Group (Group 1 Or Group 2) β‚Ή 1800/-
Both Groups β‚Ή 3300/-
For Bhutan & Kathmandu Centre(s)
Single Group (Group 1 Or Group 2) INR β‚Ή 2200
Both Groups INR β‚Ή 4000
Foundation Course Examination
Foundation Course Examination
For Indian Centre(s) β‚Ή 1500/-
For Bhutan & Kathmandu Centre(s) INR β‚Ή 2200

OPTION TO ANSWER PAPERS IN HINDI:

Students appearing for the Foundation, Intermediate, or Final examinations have the option to write their papers in either English or Hindi. Detailed instructions regarding this choice are provided in the guidance notes available on ICAI’s e-services portal. Candidates are advised to visit the official ICAI website regularly to stay updated with the latest announcements and notifications.

FINAL WORDS:

Now that the CA January 2026 datasheet has been released, it’s time to double down on your preparation, fine-tune your study strategy, and maintain consistency. Remember, success in the CA exams doesn’t come from last-minute cramming β€” it’s built through consistent effort and disciplined practice every single day.

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